Search results for "Opioids"
Detecting depression just as important in the elderly
Raising the issue of mental health is key in the elderly, by asking patients how often they talk to other people, if they're getting help with daily activities, or if they are feeling isolated.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/detecting-depression-just-as-important-in-the-elderly.htm
1 Feb 2022
Different patients, different doses
Some patients may metabolize certain drugs differently, requiring primary care physicians to know any safety or dosing issues for the most commonly used drugs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/05/different-patients-different-doses.htm
1 May 2019
Controlled substance agreements may reduce primary care visits, amid a decades-old, growing opioid crisis
Researchers retrospectively evaluated health care utilization changes among primary care patients receiving long-term opioid therapy for chronic noncancer pain who enrolled in a controlled substance agreement.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/09/25/2.htm
25 Sep 2018
MKSAP Quiz: 4-hour history of left flank pain
A 38-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for a 4-hour history of left flank pain that radiates to the groin. She is otherwise well and takes no medications. Following a CT scan, what is the most appropriate additional treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/26/3.htm
26 Sep 2023
ACP launches ‘Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain’ interactive learning module
An interactive multimedia module provides an overview of CDC guidelines on prescribing opioids for chronic pain and allows users to review common clinical questions and receive feedback while learning.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/05/08/4.htm
8 May 2018
Anticonvulsant may increase mortality risk when coprescribed with opioids
An association was found between concomitant exposure to pregabalin in the preceding 120 days and significantly increased odds of opioid-related death versus exposure to opioids alone, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/21/4.htm
21 Aug 2018
New online opioid education modules, video now available
Training modules provide comprehensive educational information for primary care clinicians and can be completed for CME credit.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/25/6.htm
25 Aug 2015
Website launched for ACP partner program to help combat opioid crisis
ACP will offer expertise on using a quality improvement framework to reduce opioid use, support local and regional participation in the program, and serve in an advisory capacity for the broader program.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/05/15/5.htm
15 May 2018
ACP awarded grant to help combat nation's opioid crisis
ACP received part of $24 million in federal government funding to focus on the specific needs of states and local jurisdictions to address the opioid crisis in their areas.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/03/06/6.htm
6 Mar 2018
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Mar 2022